Organic Pigs
Middle White
These are very rare, and should not be confused with the commercial 'Large White'. The Middle White produces pork that has marbled fat and this helps keep the meat moist when cooked. We believe it is the most delicious tasting succulent pork. Middle whites are descendents of Chinese pigs from hundreds of years ago. The quality of the Middle White has been especially recognised in Japan where the Emperor was said to eat no other type of pork and where a shrine has been dedicated in the breed's honour. White in colour with pricked-up ears, their head has a 'squashed' or dished face giving them a distinctive appearance. Their short snout also means that Middle Whites are less inclined to root than the longer-snouted breeds.
Duroc
These Canadian pigs are red, large-framed, medium length and muscular, with partially drooping ears. We have four boars and they are crossed with our Large White and Landrace sows to produce a quality bacon pig.
Pig Comparison Chart
|
Breed |
Litters/Year |
Average age to Slaughter Weight |
Average Slaughter Weight (Killing weight/slaughtered Weight) |
|
|
Middle White |
2.2 |
*9 |
6.5-7 months |
68-70kg/55kg |
|
Wild Boar |
1 |
5 |
12 months |
45kg/55kg |
*They do not make very good mothers so one to two piglets are often lost from each litter.
|
Average Amount of Feed |
Types of Feed |
Average price per Kilo, Retail |
|
18 ton every 3 weeks 5 ton per month |
Pig Nuts Grower |
14.1p per kilo 23.6p per kilo |